We need to talk about tech debt
Technical debt is part of the landscape of development. But so often it's the elephant in the room - we all know it's there, but we can't talk to customers about it. Why is that? What is...
Are you expecting too much from your audience?
I don’t consider myself to be a usability expert by any stretch. I like to think I’m pretty familiar with some of the basic usability tenets: KISS (keep it simple, stupid), Don’t make me think!...
GDPR – Gigantically Dull Privacy Rubbish, or vital for the greater good?
Yes, I know, yet another blog post about GDPR. I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time and effort on reading, understanding and implementing the new regulations over the last 12 months, and like...
Technical SEO: Is It Relevant To My Website?
Guest Post: Victoria Greene looks at whether technical SEO is relevant to your website. Is it relevant? In a nutshell: yes. Even a small portfolio website needs strong SEO foundations, and a...
Celebrating 10 years of Freshleaf
This year we're celebrating ten years of doing fantastic work for some amazing customers. Yep, 2018 is Freshleaf's 10th birthday. Some of you might not know that the organisation that was to...
Why code quality matters
Over the years at Freshleaf we’ve spent a bit of time thinking about what makes us successful. What’s important to us. And one thing that’s consistently top of the list – no matter who you ask at...
Tips for creating a website development specification
For anyone who’s worked in the website, software or application development industry for more than five minutes, I shouldn't need to explain the need for a really good specification. It ensures...
What makes a great developer?
At Freshleaf, we invest a lot in choosing the right people for our team. I think it probably drives the recruiters crazy. But just because it says “developer” on a CV doesn’t mean they have what...